These Super-Versatile Butternut Squash Recipes Will Blow Your Mind

Sure, we all love a steaming bowl of butternut squash soup, but if that's the only way you've been enjoying the gourd, you've seriously been missing out. But don't worry, we're here to make up for lost time. Any one of these easy butternut squash recipes would make a hearty fall dinner entree, or a side dish for your big Thanksgiving meal. Not sure if you even like butternut squash? This list is full of some of your favorite recipes to try—just upgraded with the winter squash. Your family will dive right into a plate of butternut squash ravioli, butternut squash gratin, or butternut squash lasagna.

Whether you're searching for a healthy recipe or something on the indulgent side, this list has it all. If you have friends or loved ones who don't eat meat, they'll definitely be excited for one of these dishes, because many of them are vegetarian—and some are even vegan. But don't worry, carnivores: There are also plenty of meat-filled plates on this roundup for you too, such as the butternut squash pasta with chicken, the butternut squash carbonara, or the butternut squash chili. There's truly a butternut squash recipe on this list for every type of eater—yep, even the kids! They'll devour the butternut squash mac and cheese or the butternut squash fries—and we have a feeling you'll enjoy every bite too.